A JAXA scientist standing next to the Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar (DPR) i
A JAXA scientist standing next to the Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar (DPR) instrument, which will be integrated onto the GPM Core Observatory satellite at Goddard Space Flight Center.

The Japanese-built radar is a new instrument designed to take 3-D measurements of raindrops and snowflakes.

Learn more about the D3R

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NASA / JAXA